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CSUF attains national ranking US News and World Report places college at 202 ANTHONY BAGHDADY Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton has been named by US News and World Report as the 202nd best National University in the country for the 2017 rankings on the Best Colleges list. It was also named the 110th best Public University, as well as having the 55th best undergraduate engineering program and the 150th best business program in the nation. Princeton University was ranked No. 1 in the National Universities category. In the 2015 rankings, CSUF was rated the No. 9 best regional public University in the West. Last year, CSUF reached No. 7 among Western Universities. Although not ranked in the Western Universities category this year, it is the first time CSUF was included in the National Universities category. Cal State University, Long Beach ranked at 35th while Cal State University, San Bernardino ranked at 61st in the Regional Western Universities category but neither held a spot on the National University ranking list. SEE RANK

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Cal State Fullerton was ranked 202 out of 310 schools across the country in the US News and World Report’s National Universities Rankings for 2017. This is the first time the school has been represented in a national category, though it has previously been in the top 10 for the Western Regional Universities category.

Clubs unite to clean beach CSUF’s EA and LBSA beautify Huntington Beach PRISCILLA BUI Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s Economics Association (EA) and Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) collaborated Saturday morning for a beach clean-up at Huntington Beach in an effort to restore the environment. Many people go to beaches for amusement and fun, but waste products such as empty water bottles, plastic bags, crushed beer cans and other items half-buried in the sand often get in the way of that enjoyment. Mayra Gomez, president of EA and a business major, said that the beach clean-up tied into one of the organization’s goals of giving back to the community. “Although (EA) is centered around economics, we also want to get out of just focusing on ourselves and try to focus on other people too,” Gomez said. EA generally focuses on the different ways its members can network within the field of economics. The Business Interclub Council representative and vice president of marketing in EA, Jose Mota, said

Volleyball begins conference play with victory BRYANT FREESE Daily Titan

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Daniel Lim (left) and Josa Mota (right), the Business Interclub Council representatives for CSUF’s Financial Association and Economics Association, work together to pick up trash at Huntington Beach on Saturday.

these meetings range from article discussions to guest speakers in the field.

Fullerton Uncorked bubbles at CSUF

A&E

Fayad holds court

A fundraiser in the Fullerton Arboretum raises money for good causes by delivering food and 4 drinks

These meetings involve discussing how the economy functions in the

world and coming up with economic solutions to a varied amount of topics,

Gomez said. SEE BEACH

Shimen Fayad’s 27 kills led Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball to its first Big West Conference win since 2014. The Titans bested UC Riverside 3-1 Saturday night. “My team did a really good job at setting me up to score. I got on a run and I think we tried to use that to our advantage,” Fayad said. Fayad finished strong in the fourth set, notching 10 of her 27 kills. She ended the game with four straight kills, including the match-point, as the Titans defeated the Highlanders 25-17 in the final frame. It was Titans Head Coach Ashley Preston’s first Big West win after going 0-28 in her first season as the Titans coach. “It’s an amazing feeling, I’m excited. I was on pins and needles,” Preston said. “I’m really happy my girls pulled it together and won.” SEE WEST

NASA’s free studies needs more attention

Titans washed out by Pacific at home

Recent release of the agencies findings from 1961 until now has sadly flew under the radar while superficial 5 news headlined

Men’s soccer fails to navigate Tigers defense, marking Fullerton’s second consecutive 2-0 8 shutout loss

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DTBRIEFS Homocide suspects arrested Two men and a 17-year-old girl were arrested Sunday morning in connection to the triple homicide of Fullerton residents Christopher Yost, Jennifer Yost and family friend Arthur William Boucher, according to the Orange County Register. Josh Acosta, 21, and Frank Felix, 25, were the two men taken into custody. It is suspected that the 17-year-old girl is the victim’s oldest daughter, Katlynn Goodwill Yost, previously reported missing but since found. However, it cannot be confirmed by police because she is a minor. The bodies were found at the family home on 401 S. Gilbert St. after one of their two daughters called 911 on Saturday to report her parents’ deaths.

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Customers walk out of a Fullerton Ralphs with a cart full of plastic bags. Propositions 65 and 67 on the November ballot will affect all California grocery stores that use reusable and non-reusable bags.

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Propositions 65 and 67 may affect California grocery stores ELIZABETH HUMMER Daily Titan

Two propositions are in the running for approval this general election regarding both plastic and reusable bags in California grocery stores. Proposition 65 concerns the distribution of funds gained if there are state laws requiring a charge on carryout bags. Proposition 67 is a ban on single-bag use. A majority of the companies that manufacture plastic bags are on board with both arguments. A “Yes” on Proposition 65 requires all grocery stores to give their proceeds made from charges on carryout bags to a new state fund that supports some environmental programs. If voted “No”, revenue made can go towards any purpose. According to the Voter’s Guide website, a benefit of this proposition is that it could potentially help the environment. A con is that this Proposition is sponsored by out-of-state plastic companies that do not care about California’s environment. Executive director and founder of the Earth Resource Foundation, Stephanie Barger states the environment is what Californians should be worried about. The foundation is located in Costa Mesa and was founded in 1999. Barger’s foundation is fighting for people to use reusable bags. “Even if you do the right thing and put the bag in a trash can or recycling bin, they blow out of the trash bins, out of the trucks, especially with Santa Anas. They blow out of the landfills and go down to our rivers, creeks, ponds, lakes

and oceans,” Barger said. A “Yes” on Proposition 67 approves the vote to ban single use of plastic bags. This means most stores would be prohibited from using even one plastic bag. These stores would be required to charge a customer 10 cents per reusable bag if provided to a customer at checkout. The stores would use the revenue from the reusable bags for their own purposes. If voted “No”, stores would still use the plastic bags without charge unless a local law diminishes the use of these bags. According to the Voter’s guide website, a pro of this proposition is the phasing out of plastic bags, in turn protecting wildlife, litter communities and more. A con is that there is a $300 million annual hidden tax on consumers forced to

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STEPHANIE BARGER Earth Resource Foundation founder pay 10 cents per reusable bag. None of the revenue will go towards the environment. The Earth Resource Foundation was very excited when Gov. Jerry Brown signed the statewide plastic bag ban in 2014. “This is what’s critical. Because the citizens, our elected officials and our governor signed-off on the statewide plastic bag ban in 2014,” Barger said. “Then the plastic industry went out and gathered enough signatures to stall the bill and put Prop. 67 on the ballot. Their goal is that

everybody votes “no” on Prop. 67, reversing statewide plastic bag ban.” Sue Hernandez, a local, worked in the grocery store industry for 20 years. After working at a store for so long, she disagrees with stores charging for each bag. “They’re in business. That’s just one of their expenses. I don’t think we should have to pay for their expenses,” Hernandez said. The top three highest contributors for Proposition 65 are South Carolina’s Hilex Poly Co. LLC, New Jersey’s Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A and Texas’ Superbag Corp. All three out-of-state corporations raised approximately $5 million in support of charging for carryout bags. There are only two from California, Durabag, Co. Inc. and Crown Poly, Inc., raising about $62,000. The overall total for all contributors is over $6 million, the top three out-of-staters giving almost all of the support. The companies that are opposing this proposition did not make enough money to contribute. The top three highest contributors opposing this proposition are the same as those in support of Proposition 65. However, there are no top three highest contributors for Proposition 67 because they did not raise enough money to ban single-use of the plastic bags. Barger said that plastic bags are not good for the environment for three main reasons: They are made from oil and natural gas meaning customers are putting their food in a petroleum based product, we are extracting oil and natural gas to make plastic bags and it harms our wildlife. The ending result is up to California residents. For more information, visit votersguide.sos.ca or fppc.ca.gov.

Placentia to build Hindu Temple The city of Placentia will become the first Orange County city to ever build a Hindu Temple, according to the Orange County Register. The new temple will be a 3,400-square-foot place of worship located on Bradford Avenue for the 700 member congregation of The Radha Raman Vedic Temple. It’s considered the first of its kind because it will be originally built as a temple, while other Hindu temples have simply been converted old churches. The Radha Raman Vedic Temple raised $3 million for previous developments to convert churches into temples and projects. It will need $1.5 million to complete the new development in Placentia. - SARAH WOLSTONCROFT

Arnold Palmer dies at 87 Golf legend Arnold Palmer died at age 87 in Pittsburgh Sunday morning. Palmer gave golf mainstream popularity in the 1950’s and 1960’s, according to USA Today. He also helped form the Champions Tour in the 1980’s. Often called “The King” or “Arnie,” the member of the Golf Hall of Fame holds 62 PGA tour victories and 10 Champions tour victories. Palmer won the Masters four times and U.S. Open once. An inspiration to many professional golfers, Palmer coined the phrase “You must play boldly to win.” The Unites States Golf Association tweeted, “We are deeply saddened by the death of Arnold Palmer, golf’s greatest ambassador, at age 87.” - MEGAN MAXEY

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Students in Cal State Fullerton’s Financial Association and Latino Student Business Association spent Saturday morning giving back to the community by cleaning up parts of Huntington Beach. The clubs have plans to do similar events later in the semester, such as other clean-ups and helping local homeless people.

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The club also has company tours in which members are able to visit some companies to see if they might want to work there, based on the culture of the workplace. Events like beach clean-ups are also a good way of bonding within the club. “We decided to do something good as part of the

club,” Mota said. “Instead of just having regular events, we wanted members to sort of come together and get to know each other more and, at the same time, help out the environment.” Claudia Cuevas, director of community service for LBSA and a business administration major, said the beach cleanup endeavor began when LBSA met with other clubs

within CSUF’s business college. The beach clean-up also tied into LBSA’s goals of community service. “One of (LBSA’s) pillars is community involvement, so we try to be involved in our community and do as much as we can to help out our surroundings and give back,” Cuevas said. Cuevas said the clean-up started at 9 a.m. and lasted

Rank: Fullerton nationally recognized 1

Cal State University, San Bernardino is represented on the Regional West category list at No. 61 and also did not make the National University rankings list. Cal State University Fresno is rated 220th on the Best Colleges overall list. It’s engineering program was rated 69th (no doctorate) while its Business program is rated 218th. The main reason CSUF was included in the National Overall category this time around was because of a change to a “R-3” status, which is granted by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This change in status

was granted after the University awarded more doctorates recently than it has in the past. Nancy Fitch, Ph.D., his-

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a homeless shelter. Jeffrey Rosenblum, an event coordinator for EA and a business administration and economics major, said a beach clean-up was essential to doing his part in volunteer work. “We go to the beach, we enjoy the beach,” Rosenblum said. “So why not do our part and, for once, give back and clean it up a little bit?”

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the other organizations. FA also has a community service department and is planning to organize similar events throughout the semester, Lim said. EA and FA are planning to collaborate in an event that involves making and giving out goody bags to homeless people in November. LBSA is also looking into volunteering at a foster care foundation and

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recalls how things have changed on campus over the years. “I personally find students better prepared now. The diversity of the students has changed a lot,” Fitch said. “I’m glad the faculty and students here are getting the recognition that they deserve, because the faculty here is really good.” Jochen Burgtorf, professor of medieval world history at CSUF, seems to believe that ever since he joined the faculty staff back in 2001, the campus has evolved to become more attractive architecturally. “The new arts building, business school, and Titan Recreation Center and the sustainable landscaping are very positive developments.”

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until noon. Although the Finance Association (FA) didn’t officially commit to the beach clean-up, a representative of the club still came to participate. Daniel Lim, the Business Interclub Council Representative for FA and a business finance major, lives close to the beach, so it was convenient for him to attend and pick up trash with

A&E Fundraiser pops off in the arboretum PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 MONDAY

Fundraiser event bubbles with wine and vendors PRISCILLA BUI Daily Titan

Vendors at the Fullerton Arboretum uncorked their wine bottles and turned on their barbeque grills for a good cause this past Saturday. The arboretum was filled with hungry guests who balanced their wine glasses and cups of brewed beer with their filled trays of food. Music from a live band echoed in the background as patrons eagerly moved along the long line of vendors waiting for the very best they had to offer. Fullerton Uncorked serves as a fundraiser that raises money for the arboretum, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fullerton, the Women’s Transitional Living Center (WTLC), Cal State Fullerton’s softball and baseball teams and other local charities. Liz Fairley has been involved in Fullerton Uncorked for over a decade. Her husband, Brian Fairley, was responsible for coordinating the fundraiser. Despite all the years of being involved with the event, Fairley still enjoys the culture that revolves around it. “I like the socialness. I like what we’re doing,” Fairley said. “I love this venue–it’s a beautiful venue. Everything about it is a lot of fun.” The fundraising event also had its fair share of veterans. Ryan Dudley, proprietor of The Cellar Restaurant and Spirit Room, said that he had been a part of the fundraiser for 12 years. He offered creamy lobster bisque soup

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Gabriela Lomeli (left), a representative for Fratellino’s resturaunt in Brea, was at the Fullerton Uncorked fundraising event along with other affiliates of the resturaunt to promote their esteemed Italian food.

that is served nightly at his restaurant. Art Flores of Icelandic Glacial Water passed cold water to those who either needed a break from the red wine or who wanted a refreshing substitute to the alcohol. His purpose was to bring the people of Southern California the finest water possible that had been imported from Iceland. Flores said that he had been involved with Fullerton

Uncorked for about eight years and that the atmosphere was one of the best parts about the event. “I just feel the camaraderie, the great restaurants and just everybody clicks together,” Flores said. “I think that we all collectively bring great products to a great event for a worthy cause.” Another familiar face at Fullerton Uncorked was Leslie McCarthy, president and owner of Fullerton Insurance

Service. She had participated in the fundraiser for four to five years while being involved with many other nonprofits. Her favorite part of this event wasn’t necessarily the food or the drinks, but the guests themselves, particularly the women who come dressed in wedges and stiletto heels who have difficulty navigating the arboretum. “It’s worth the price of admission,” McCarthy said.

A restaurant that was being honored at Fullerton Uncorked for Restaurant of the Year was Fratellino’s. Gabriela Lomeli, a representative of the restaurant, said that Fratellino’s had also been recognized by the Orange County Register for best Italian restaurant of this year. Farther along the vendors was Patty’s Cakes and Desserts. The table displayed a tier of mini cupcakes in a varied amount of flavors.

Philip Gomez, co-owner of Patty’s Cakes, said his favorite part about the fundraising event was seeing all the familiar faces that come year after year. Vendors and arboretum patrons alike can agree that Fullerton Uncorked brought the entire community together for a noble purpose. “We do a lot of these types of events all throughout the year, but this is the best one by far,” Dudley said.

“Anna” is poised, authentic and relevant CSUF production is a story of culture and understanding ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan Among the many good things that can be said about Cal State Fullerton’s production of “Anna in the Tropics,” the most prominent is its timing. In this production, directed by Fidel Gomez, we meet a family of Cuban immigrants living in 1929 Tampa, Fla. They spend their days in their family-owned and operated cigar factory, rolling cigars by hand as is tradition. A lector is hired to read to the workers as they roll, a common industrial practice beginning to die out at the time, and the novel he reads insights passion in the workers in more ways than one. If nothing else, it is a story of culture and understanding, both quintessentially American, being told through the perspective of a group of assimilating immigrants trying to maintain a remnant of their traditions. Given America’s current political climate, the staging of this play comes not a moment too soon. Lighting design for the production is exquisite. The image of window panes appearing on the ground creates a sense of space and emptiness, as well as the time of day for scenes inside of the warehouse. For the play’s more dramatic moments, the sets and characters are soaked in a somber warm light. Changes are subtle and efficient, conveying exactly the right tone from moment to moment.

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Shellie Sterling (left), Wyn Moreno (middle) and Eric Steven Flores (right) star in “Anna in the Tropics,” a production at Cal State Fullerton that began Sept. 23 and ends on Oct. 9. The play, directed by Fidel Gomez, tells the story of Cuban immigrants living in 1929 Tampa, Fla.

Attentive detail for authenticity is evident throughout the production. Sets and props include rustic wooden desks, dried leaves for cigar rolling and antique machinery. Lauren Villalobos’ performance as Marela, the family’s youngest daughter, is a charming blend of childlike naivety and blossoming womanhood. In her performance, Marela is completely taken by the romantic story of “Anna Karenina,” the

lector’s first novel for the workers. Although at times her deliverance is questionable, with some of her lines coming out contrived or mechanical, Villalobos is fully present whenever on stage and displays intriguing character development in Marela. Wyn Moreno plays Juan Julian, the new lector. In his performance, Moreno characterizes a modern romantic indulged in the power of literature. His robust, clear diction is

captivating as he portrays Julian reading the work of Tolstoy in the center of the warehouse. Some of the play’s more heavy themes like infidelity and sexual abuse are carried out by the cast with immense care and genuineness. Miguel S. Torres and Tina A. Burkhalter play Santiago and Ofelia, respectively, the owners of the cigar factory. Together, Torres and Burkhalter bring a loving and charismatic energy as the play’s

parental figures. Some of their moments together are laced with both tension and tenderness as their character’s struggle to make ends meet while sticking to tradition. Individually, they each bring a playful humor to the production that is quick and wholesome. Santiago and Ofelia’s son-in-law, Palomo is played by Eric Steven Flores, who delivers the character with a perfect sense of unyielding stubbornness and a flawless

Cuban accent. As tensions rise and fall between Palomo and his wife Conchita, wonderfully played by Shellie Sterling, Flores and Sterling share a dark and perverse dynamic that is captivating to watch. Just as it is an excellent play, “Anna in the Tropics” serves as a wonderful showcase for CSUF’s actors of color. This heartfelt story of family drama is completed by its racially appropriate and talented cast. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/AE

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NASA database floats by headlines

Free studies are released to careless and jaded audience SAM ALSTON Daily Titan Good news space lovers, on Aug. 16, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced its extensive library of research articles will be available for public access at absolutely no cost. Surprisingly, the release somehow managed to avoid most national headlines, which is upsetting considering the tremendous benefits this information will have for our future in science and technology development. Apparently, NASA’s groundbreaking release wasn’t good enough to make headlines on Aug. 16. Media outlets that day were too busy covering Donald Trump’s latest antics or a curfew in Milwaukee. Maybe even Usain Bolt commenting on his career was more important than the release of information that could bring unprecedented advances to our technology. The information released covers scientific studies on everything from the health effects of prolonged exposure to space radiation to the prospects for life on Mars. The release of information like this is not receiving the attention it rightly deserves. The fact that this flew under the radar of most headlines shows a problem with the way we receive important documents/studies. In an age of lengthy FOIA requests and misdirection of information by government agencies, the demand for free access of information about government institutions is growing at an all-time high. However, this latest move seems to be

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Unfortunately, headlines are usually dominated by superficial and unimportant topics or people. NASA’s release of its studies should have been covered by much more than a few news outlets. NASA’s open database hosts an amazing amount of information that will allow technology to prosper at a faster rate than ever before.

a great move in the right direction of the transparency of information. The decision by NASA to publish its old findings is the response to a 2013 request from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, which directed science-funded agencies to develop plans to increase access to the results of federally-funded research. So far, NASA has followed through on this new policy of transparency and saved for a few exceptions of articles concerning national security or patents. It plans to make all past and present research documents available to the public on a single database as they develop.

The newly created database, known as PubSpace, provides a portal for the public to access NASA research articles. It also gives individual readers the option to either search for specific topics that interest them or the ability to browse through all of the available documents at their leisure. Unlike the many feebased or subscription websites, such as Nature, a weekly journal of science that withholds scientific journals from the general public, this new portal will allow both the convenience of free access and the ability to browse multiple documents at one time. This feat will essentially undercut

other pay sites. “At NASA, we are celebrating this opportunity to extend access to our extensive portfolio of scientific and technical publications. Through open access and innovation, we invite the global community to join us in exploring Earth, air and space,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Dava Newman in a press release on NASA’s website. PubSpace allows researchers from every walk of life to have access to every NASA study since 1961. This allows a very important opportunity for other space organizations to work with NASA and create better technology for us all. In the recent collaboration

of NASA and SpaceX on SpaceX’s 2018 “Red Dragon” mission to Mars, the data collected by SpaceX and the technical support provided by NASA will more than likely prove beneficial to both parties. It will lead to the discovery of solutions to problems that would have been otherwise impossible to solve as separate organizations. Currently, there are 874 peer-reviewed articles available for viewing in the database. However, that number is expected to grow as NASA gets on board with new policies and publish their studies. Science and engineering fields rely heavily on

building upon the research conducted by other groups within their sectors. If this information was more readily available, our technology could potentially have been more advanced today, but hindsight is 20/20. The move toward openly available research is definitely a step in the right direction. As more documents continue to be uploaded to PubSpace daily, only time will tell how many solutions and advances will be made because of this new attitude of collaborative progress. The only change that needs to be made now is to expose this phenomenal research tool to the public.

Kratom should not be schedule I drug

Opiate-based drug needs more studies to be called dangerous ASHLYN RAMIREZ Daily Titan

Nearly 50 congressmen signed a letter Saturday, pleading the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to hold off on a decision classifying kratom as a Schedule I drug, effectively making it a felony to be caught with it in possession. Thankfully, these congressmen saw the benefit that kratom has had on society, but unfortunately, it’s now in the hands of the DEA to realize that banning this plant will have a tremendously negative effect on the people that rely on it the most. Life is vastly different when dealing with a chronic illness, and when the only thing that might be helping is taken away, there’s a problem that needs to be addressed and fixed. For those using painkillers, the side-effects interfere too much into day to day activities, thus causing those people to look for another way to medicate themselves. One way for some was with the somewhat over-thecounter drug, kratom. The chemical components of kratom are able to activate opioid receptors in the brain, thus reducing pain, according to The Huffington Post. One major difference between opioids and kratom is while most opioids are sedative, kratom has been found to act as

a mild stimulant. Studies conducted by the Pain News Network and the American Kratom Association show that users report the drug also may help treat anxiety and depression. Starting this Friday, those suffering from anxiety, or pain that can not be ailed by painkillers might need to find another miracle since the DEA is afraid of a Southeast-Asian plant. The opiate-based plant has been readily available online and at most smoke shops for years, according to CNN. But the DEA says its decision to ban the drug is “to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety,” according to a statement from its website. Individuals that are addicted to painkillers switch to kratom in an attempt to wean off safely. Veterans have also come out in support of this plant’s beneficial treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Susan Ash, founding director of the American Kratom Association, informed U.S. News that kratom has been the reason for many veterans successful relief from post-traumatic stress disorder, unlike the many pharmaceuticals they may have tried. If the DEA successfully carries out making kratom Schedule I, then the drug that has been helping so many will become obsolete, with little to no research done to actually find anything wrong with it. By classifying kratom

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as a Schedule I drug, the DEA will be putting it on the same level as heroin, LSD and ecstasy. This is ridiculous because heroin is known for being a drug that can be fatal in its first dose, causing over 10,000 deaths in 2014. While the DEA cites 15 deaths to be caused by kratom, looking closer will reveal that those deaths weren’t solely related to kratom usage. The Obama Administration has also been called upon by citizens to help those suffering, as over 135,000 people have signed a petition to delay the DEA decision, according to Pain News Network. Addiction has also been a problem that the DEA brings up, but while heroin poses a serious health risk to our nation, kratom has been said to be as addictive as coffee. While America is in the middle of a painkiller epidemic and is losing the battle to heroin, the DEA is busy worrying about drugs that have caused far less harm. Even though it is clear that kratom is being used for medicinal purposes to alleviate some sort of pain, the DEA still sees it as being a hindrance to society, when the irony is if they ban it, they will be hindering it even further. Hopefully, DEA Administrator Charles Rosberg will be able to see that kratom is not a harmful substance and making it into a Schedule I drug will more than likely pose a negative effect on society. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN

SPORTS West: Preston earns first conference win

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Madeline Schneider, Fullerton’s second-best hitter on the season, did not start the game but still provided a spark. Schneider entered the game in the first set with the Titans trailing 5-3 and immediately contributed a kill, her first of seven in the first set and 15 total in the contest. The spark from Schneider wasn’t enough as the Highlanders won the first set 2523 on a kill from junior Meg Graham. The Titans failed to serve the ball well in the first two sets. Fullerton had three service errors in the first set and added nine in the second. They eventually cleaned up the unforced errors to win the second set, 28-26. Freshman setter Rachel Hall didn’t sub in the game until late in the second set with UC Riverside up 2220. The Titans assist leader didn’t miss a beat, putting up six of her 30 total assists, near the end of the second set. Fullerton took the third set, 25-22, with a key play coming from freshman Meagan Carlson and Titans leading blocker Kyra Smith as

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Katie Roux (center) and her teammates celebrate after the Titans’ 3-1 win over UC Riverside Saturday. The victory was the program’s first conference win since 2014, and the first of Head Coach Ashley Preston’s career in Fullerton.

they combined for a block on the Highlanders’ best hitter, Mickayla Sherman, late in the third. This gave the Titans a 24-20 lead before going on to

win the set. Smith is one of the vocal leaders on the court for the Titans, consistently calling out formations for her teammates

throughout the game. “When we played my sister in San Diego, I remember her saying they were a little bit caught off guard about how

(Smith) always had something to say,” Fayad said. “I think especially tonight there was some crucial points that we won over lots of talking and

getting in their head.” The Titans will host UC Irvine in their second game of conference play Thursday night at 7 p.m.

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Kaycee Hoover nearly ended the Titans’ three-game scoring drought early in the first half of Friday’s game against San Diego. Her shot made it into the net, but a foul away from the play negated the goal.

Fullerton silenced in fourth consecutive game

Toreros prevail over Titans with 90th minute goal HARRISON FAIGEN Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer headed to San Diego searching for momentum going into conference play, but instead were dealt a 1-0 loss after allowing a goal in the final minute of play. The loss was the Titans’ fourth straight, and the team is still winless on the road this season. Summer Mason has led San Diego in shots so far this season, and the forward continued to fire away against Fullerton. Mason threatened from the left side in the 12th minute, but her shot went wide right around CSUF goalkeeper Morgan Bertsch, who made her second consecutive start in place of reigning Big West Goalkeeper of the FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @DTSPORTSDESK

Year Jennifer Stuart. Mason wasn’t done after her first attempt. She drew a corner kick when another of her shots ricocheted off the CSUF defense soon after, San Diego nearly scored on a header, but Titan midfielder Kaycee Hoover headed the ball away from the goal line in her third game back since returning from injury. CSUF nearly ended its three-game scoring slump in the 16th minute when Sarah Fajnor broke free in the left corner and crossed the ball towards the goal. San Diego goalkeeper Amber Michel deflected the ensuing shot from Alba Barrios, but the ball ricocheted to a wideopen Hoover in the penalty box. Hoover buried the shot, but the goal was whistled off because of a foul away from the play, allowing Michel to clear the ball harmlessly away on the ensuing free kick. San Diego would come right back at Bertsch again

in the 22nd minute. The Toreros got the ball into CSUF’s box on a corner kick, but Bertsch was able to reach just far enough to knock the shot out of bounds as she went to the ground after appearing to slip. The Titans tried Michel one more time when Lindsay Stasinis sent another shot her way in the 45th minute. However, Michel saved it to end a back-andforth first half with both teams scoreless. The Titans got their next chance to score when a corner kick from Connie Caliz in the 60th minute was batted away by Michel, who fell to the ground to do so. The deflection meant Tala Haddad once again found a rebound coming to her well outside the 18-yard box. This time, however, her high-arcing shot was unable to find the top corner when Michel recovered to snatch it out of the air. Caliz had another corner nearly lead to a goal in the 71st minute, but San

Diego was able to head the ball away in a similar fashion to Hoover earlier in the game. Kelley Carusa nearly put things away with a rocket at the Titans’ net in the 83rd minute, but Stuart, who returned to the net in the second half, saved the shot which left the Titans looking to head to their second overtime match in a row. Mason had other ideas, however. Rather than play things out and wait for overtime, the Toreros’ forward fired off one more cross from the left side with 20 seconds left to play. The ball found senior Danielle Gonzalez on the far side of the net, who redirected the ball into the back of the net with 16 seconds left. The Titans’ loss to the Toreros was their final non-conference game of the season. CSUF will begin Big West play next weekend with a Friday game against UC Riverside, followed by a Sunday showdown with Cal Poly.

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Men’s soccer sluggish in home opener, last nonconference game ERIC DOMINGUEZ Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team melted in 100 degree weather as it fell to Pacific 2-0 Sunday. The Titans struggled to generate offense against Pacific’s physicality as they were held scoreless for the second game in a row. “I thought we had this team down pretty well, but once guys step on the field the energy level has to be there,” said Head Coach George Kuntz. The match was chippy throughout. The ref handed out three yellows, two of them to Fullerton, while Pacific committed a total of 20 fouls. Pacific entered the match on a five-game winning streak after defeating No. 11 San Diego State Friday. Neither side threatened until the ninth minute, when Robert Coronado floated a ball towards the net that was easily gathered in by Pacific goalkeeper Curtis Goldsmith. Fullerton held tough, but in the 20th minute, Pacific forward Julio Cervantes received a through pass from teammate Tristan Blackmon, putting the Tigers up 1-0. Nicolo D’Amato attempted to answer for the Titans in the 21st minute, but his shot ricocheted off the top of the post. The two teams continued the chess match but didn’t manage a shot on goal until the 43rd minute when Titan Ross McPhie launched a shot that thundered off

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Senior Defender Mitchell Bell (left) dribbles the ball alongside Pacific’s Spencer Vue (right). The Fullerton offense struggled, collecting only one shot on target compared to three Pacific shots on goal.

the post. The Tigers tried to make a push before the half expired but midfielder Esteban De La Torre had his attempt blocked from inside the box. Despite some close calls, Fullerton found themselves trailing 1-0 at the half and

being outshot by Pacific 4-3. Although the Titans lead the Big West by far with 67 corner kicks, the team didn’t have any by the end of the first. “Definitely for us, not having corners is a big thing,” Kuntz said.

The Titans attempted to get on the board early in the second half when Diego Sanchez chipped the ball over the goalkeeper but saw it float over the net. After a Fullerton foul on the near-side of the field,

Pacific forward Alfredo Alcala slowly bounced a shot past Titan goalkeeper Paul Andre Guerin to put Pacific up 2-0 in the 52nd minute. The Titans will take the field again on Thursday to begin conference play

against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The match is slated for a 7 p.m. start time at Titan Stadium. “I hope that we bring a different game to the field on Thursday night,” Kuntz said. “I guarantee you I’ll do my part in motivating.”

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